Mimasaka, Okayama

Mimasaka
美作市
City

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Location of Mimasaka in Okayama Prefecture
Mimasaka

Location in Japan

Coordinates: 35°0′31″N 134°8′55″E / 35.00861°N 134.14861°E / 35.00861; 134.14861Coordinates: 35°0′31″N 134°8′55″E / 35.00861°N 134.14861°E / 35.00861; 134.14861
Country Japan
Region Chūgoku (San'yō)
Prefecture Okayama Prefecture
Government
  Mayor Yoshitaka Andō
Area
  Total 429.19 km2 (165.71 sq mi)
Population (November 1, 2011)
  Total 30,019
  Density 70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Symbols
  Tree Prunus mume
  Flower Erythronium japonicum
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 38-2 Sakaemachi, Mimasaka-shi, Okayama-ken
707-8501
Website www.city.mimasaka.lg.jp
Mimasaka city hall

Mimasaka (美作市 Mimasaka-shi) is a city located in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 30,019 (34,338 in 2004) and a population density of 70 persons per km². The total area is 429.19 km².

History

The 16th century village Miyamoto, considered the birthplace of Miyamoto Musashi, is part of present-day Mimasaka.

The modern city of Mimasaka was founded on March 31, 2005 by the merger of the former town of Mimasaka, absorbing the towns of Aida, Ōhara and Sakutō, the village Higashiawakura (all from Aida District), and the town of Katsuta (from Katsuta District).

Geography

Adjoining municipalities

Transport

Railways

Road

Sister and Friendship cities

Notable places and events

Notable people from Mimasaka

External links

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